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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
SUED FOR SCANDAL.
Prosecution Involving Alleged Police
Espionage of Congressman.

A Prosecution Involving Alleged Police
Espionage of Congressman.
WASHINGTON, November 22.-Lieutenant
Richard A. Arnold, formerly of the district
police force, yesterday entered suit for
$4,000 damages for libel against Maj. Sam
w. Walker, also formerly of tho police
force. The alleged libel consisted in
sending to the district commissioners
and securing the publication of letter
charging the plaintiff with conspiring
with two detective officers to injure the
police force by circulating the false state
ment that major of police had
ordered an espionage 10 be placed
on congressman who visited disreputable
houses. The suit is the outgrowth OF
police scandal which created SO much
comment last November and resulted in
both officers named losing their places
1t is said that the trial will bring forth
some developments of sensational
nature. AT the trial before the district
commissioners year ago no counsel
were allowed to be present, and it is
alleged that evidence was excluded which
would put new light ON the affair, and
which will be allowed in court of Justice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
The Haddock Case,

Sioux Cry, Iowa, November PA
sensational feature of the Arensdorf mur-
der trial occurred to-day in the evidence
of Benjamin Josephson and Louisa, his
wife. They were delivering milk on the
night of the murder, and, their suspicious
being aroused, they watched a crowd of
men gathering on the corner of Fourth
and Water streets. Both knew Arensdorf
well, and both swore positively that it was
he who advanced to meet and murder DR..
Haddock. Their testimony corroborates
that of Leavett and Bismarck. The
state rested its case at o'clock this
afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

that has been told for the past week of
forest fires. which continue to rage with
unabated fury. Sam Tate, who arrived
this afternoon from Birmingham, Ala, via
the Kansas City, Memphis d Birmingham
railroad, reports forest fires all along the
route between Memphis and Birmingham.
They have been particularly destructive
In the neighborhood of Kerrville, Tenn,
on the line of the Chesapeake, Ohio 4
Southwestern railway, where many miles
OF fences have been destroyed.
A special from Brownsville, Tenn, SAYS:
The forest fires in Hatchie bottom are
very alarming, and the scarcity of water
makes it impossible almost to put them
out. All the local packets are from
twenty-four to seventy-two hours behind
time, owing to the dense smoke which
prevails and prevents them from running
at night. The weather is cloudy, but
there are no immediate prospects of
rain"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
WASHINGTON NOTES.
APPOINTMENTS.

WAsHINdToN, November 22.-The presi-
dent day appointed George W. Parks,
of Salt Lake City, receiver of public
moneys at Salt Lake City, vice H. G.
Wallace, resigned, and Tom Wall, at Osh-
kosh, Wis, special agent to make allot-
ment of lands to Indians in severalty.
The FISH COMMISSION.
WASHINGTON, November 22.-The first
formal conference between English com
missioners and American negotiator
upon the fisheries question was held
day in the diplomatic reception room a
The department of state. The sessio
opened promptly at O'Clock, all of the
members being present, with two secre-
taries, Messrs. Moore and Bergne, and
vas extended until late in the afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

was out of the building, the
crowd attempted to kill him by beating
his head with clubs and firing shots into
him from revolver. He was secured and
placed in pen, but broke out, and, scal-
ing a ten foot fence, took refuge in barn,
where he killed SOW. He was shot while
making breakfast off of fresh meat.
Eight men, who were sleeping in the
building, barely escaped with their lives,
and one who was sick was dragged off his
bed and out into the air. At ~ o'clock
most of the elephants had been corralled.
A rhinoceros was got out of the building,
but was burned and cut, both
by getting out of the cage and
by the crowd, who seemed possessed with
desire to kill all the animals which came
out of the building. Only the cat ami
mails were burned. The monkeys and
others were in other buildings. Many of
the idols which are exhibited with the
show were also burned. The cries OF the
burning animals were heartrending.
FRIGHTFUL SCENES.
Through the flames could be seen tigers,
leopards and other cat animals dashing
frantically about their cages, and finally
succumbing to the smoke and flames.
Elephants rushed madly about the streets
lashing their burned and torn sides
with their trunks, and scat
tering the crowds in all directions.
1t is reported that several men were
picked up, thrown over fences and more
or less injured. The birds were all in
New York city, at Central park. In the
paint shop were many of the handsome
chariots undergoing repairs. These were
wheeled out as fast as possible, but not
without injury. At 12 o'clock, what two
hours before had been the home of some
of the wonders of the earth, lay heap of
smouldering ruins, from which assembled
the odor of burning flesh. Iron cages,
twisted in all ways, and still incandescent,
stood out prominently among the ruins
against the
DARK BACK GROUND OF NIGHT
beyond. Among the animals destroyed
were four elephants, five lions, seven
leopards, six panthers, four kangaroos,
six horses and a large number of smaller
beasts. Among the elephants burned,
we're Alice, Sampson and the sacred white
elephant. One of the large elephants
escaped, and this morning was found
drowned in the sound, near the light
house, where it had gone in its
fright. Otto Mabbie, an elephant
trainer, by his heroic efforts saved eigh-
teen elephants. Mr.. Baxley said this
morning that 100000 would probably
cover the loss. The lost animals and all
the paraphernalla destroyed will be re-
placed as soon as possible, and last nights
fire would not interfere with next seasons
show. The insurance, placed through
Staples & Co., ON building and
property burned, is as follows:
Building, $7,1250O; animals, $4,000
OF the latter amount $4,000 was on ele-
plants burned, and $2,225 on hippopota-
mas. The building will be rebuilt as
soon as possible. Besides the above
property destroyed we're the two largest.
chariots, known as Neptune and Green,
tableau cars. The origin of the fire is
still mystery, but the generel opinion
among those connected with the winter
quarters is that it was the work of an in
cendiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
"KNIGHTLY KICKERs."
A Movement Friendly to Anarchy, an
to Freeze Out Powderly.

A Movement Friendly to Anarchy, and
to Freeze Out Powderly.
CHICAGO, November 22.-The so-called
"Knightly Kickers" held their first local
meeting last night, with an attendance of
about fifty. Regularly elected delegates
were present from five local assemblies
and dself-constituted representatives from
twenty more. Charles Seib, secretary of
the provisional committee, appointed by
thirty-five seeding delegates of the Min
neapolis general convention of Knights
of Lrbor, officiated as chair
man, and explained the object of
the meeting. There were several present
ment, and they were utterly impervious to
all insinuations that spies were not
wanted.
Joseph s. Buchanan, "the head kicker"
declared the time had come when honest
Knights of Labor must, for time at least
renounce all allegiance to the corrup
ring that now controls great and nobl
order. He stated that it had been foun
impossible to maintain it effective fro
the inside, and that the only course le
was to declare open revolt against tn
powers that be.
After the usual number of speeches,
committee was appointed to draft cir
cular letter to all local assemblies in Cook
county, calling upon them to elect three
delegates to a convention to be held the
first Wednesday in December.
Locals will be asked to withhold from
the general treasury all assessments due
from this time on, the scheme being to
"freeZe out" General Master Workman
Powderly.
Conventions similar to the one called
in Chicago" explained Charles Seib, "will
be held all over the United States. We
shall obtain control of the Knights of
Labor in all the large cities inside of
three months. AS soon as possible ma
tional convention will be called, and
regular organization perfected"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
Convicted of Forgery.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FoRT WORTH, November 22.-Charles
Sedgwick, prominent citizen of Gates
vile, was convicted of TO gerry in the dis
trict court this afternoon, and given
two years at hard labor. The scene in
the court room was an affecting one.
The wife and daughters of the defendant
were present, and broke down with grief
when the sentence was passed. Chas.
Sedgwick has been highly res speoted citi-
zen of Mcclellan lounty for number
of years. He was, long while
ago, commercial agent for the
Farmers Alliance at Gatesville.
He came to Denison about year ago, and
while drunk in a gaming house, forged
the name of a business house in the town
to draft for forty dollars, for which he
was convicted to-day. The jury which
convicted him have signed petition to
Gov. Ross for his pardon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
MORE PUGILISM.
Two Miners Quarrel Over q Girl, and
Fight

Two miners quarrel Over Girl, and
Fight
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, November 22.-Jack
Gilmore and Ed. DennisoE, miners, fought
desperate prize fight at Luzerneborough,
Sunday. The fight lasted one hour and
ten minutes, and forty-four rounds were
passed When tho forty-ffth round was
called Constable McHenry broke into the
ring and declared the men under arrest.
Both men were terribly punished.
While the fight was in progress dog
owned by Dennison, which viewed
the battle from between the legs of the
bystanders, broke through tho ropes, and,
on seeing its master knocked to the
ground, bit Gilmore in the face. The dog
refused TO let go, and his jaws had to be
pried open.
1t is said that the men qunrreled over q
girl, the daughter of a mining boss. Den
nison was carted off to a coal breaker,
where he WAS left without care and atten-
tion, and a physician called TO SEQ him
last evening, says he may die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
PRIZE FIGHT
A Tough Cowboy Frequently Knocked
Down, but Gets First Blood.

A Tough Cowboy Frequently Knocked
Down, but Gets First Blood.
NEWARK, N. j., November ga fight
to the finish, for purse of $500, MARQUIS
of Queensbury rules, took place at Rah-
way last night, between George Macarthur,
middleweight champion of Canada, and
jim Donnelly, the cowboy" boxer of
Kansas City. The men wore skin-tight
gloves. Donnelly was knocked down in
the first round, and had an eye closed in
the fourth, but drew "hrst blood" in the
fifth. In the sixth round Donnelly was
knocked down twice. In the seventh Me-
Arthur broke two of his left hand
knuokles on Donnelly's head, but, with his
right, laid open Donnely's jaw from chin
to cara compliment which Donnelly re-
turned in the ninth round but
got knocked down four times in
turn. In the tenth round Macarthur
lost his temper and hit Donnelly on the
head with his left forearm, knocking him
senseless. The fight was awarded to DON
nelly for this foul.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
From San Angelo.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

SAN ANGELO, November 22.-The re-
quired number of subscribers for electric
lights has induced Mr.. F.'O. Richards, of
Chicago, to put in plant here, work ON
which will begin at once.
A fair association, with a capital of
100000, was organized here yesterday.
The stockholders is principally composed
of home capital. Application has been
made for charter, and 100 acres OF
choice land, near town, has been ne
gotiated for. Work on improving the
fair grounds will begin Immediately.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
A Serious Charge.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.

CANTON, November 22.-Constable f.
W. Henderson, of Elm, Kaufman county,
arrested one Gus Bell, colored, on another
colored mans plantation, three miles
north of here last night, on a charge
of rape. He was brought to
town and put in Jail for safe keeping,
until this morning, when Mr.. Henderson
left with him for Elm. He is charged
with raping his 11-year-old daughter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
Sparks to be indicated .

CHICAGO, November 22.-The Times
this morning prints long special from
Centralia, Ills, asserting that Gen. Sparks
will probably seek vindication of his con-
duct as land commissioner by election to
congress. The statement is based on the
"clamor of his friends" The district In
which General Sparks resides is repre-
sented in congress now by Richard w.
Townshend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

ers are departing for other markets. Mr..
King, our popular young buyer, leaves to-
morrow. His absence will be sadly
missed by the pleasure seekers of our
town, as well as by the cotton producer.
Hon. ]. P. Fowler has been quite sick,
but is now slowly recovering.
The dengue fever is prevailing in town.
A number of cases are reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
Safe Blowers.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MILLIoAN, November 22.-Burglars en-
tered the postofiice and drug store of
Steele Bros, last night, and blew open the
safe and took $3.50 belonging to the firm,
$50 deposited by other parties, and
about fifty dollars for stamps and stamped
envelopes. A fuse, about foot long, was
found on the floor. They procured the
tools at blacksmith shop, near by, to
get into the house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
The Ohio Vote.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, November 22.-The
vote of Ohio in the late election, is Off
cialy returned as follows:
Foraker, republican, 365,937; Powell,
democrat, 333,205; Seitz, labor, 24,712;
Sharp, prohibitionist, 29,700; scattering
IA. Foraker's plurality over Powell, 49,
1872. The prohibition vote shows an in
crease of 1858 over the vote of 1885.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
Violating the Writ.

optCldI I6IbRTdIH 10 lIlB oIHItBHlHn.
TYLER, November 22.-Several days ago
writ of injunction was sued out by the
City of Tyler, Texas, against the st.
Louis, Arkansas d Texas Railway
company, in Texas, restraining
them from moving machinery, etc., to
Pine Bluff, Arkansas. To-day Agent Nc
Farland, General Manager Homan, ct al,
we're cited to appear in the city on the
third day of December for violating said
writ of injunction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
FOREST FIXES.

Still Raging in Certain Parts Of Tennee-
see-Great Destruction.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, November 22-The sun
has hung in the skies like bali of fire all
day, and at times was almost obscured by
a dense smoke which hovers over and
around this city. 1t is the same story
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
A Comfortable Remittance.

DETROIT, November 22.-The following
message was cabled this morning:
"To Joseph Gillis Biggar, member
parliament-Have placed to your credit
$4,000 to-day. Will be mind
full of tory temerity in our Yankee thanks
giving.
[Signed. CHARLES 0'RErLLY,
Treasurer"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

~ suffered with Dyspepsia and disordeTel
Liver, and would constantly throw up bite. pro-
cured . bottle Of simmons Liver Regulator, and
after using hall Of il was completely cured One
Of my lady cusLomere told me- the Regulator com,
Ule.ely cured her Of Sick Headache. d. OIos.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
See that you gettle Genuine, with the Z-stamp
IN red, on front Of Wrapper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

MowEAoUE, ILL.,, November 22.-In Oak
Bottoms 500 acres of timber are on fire,
on account of the extreme drouth. 1t
cannot be checked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
Forest FIRES.

ANNA, ILL.,, November 22.-Forest fires
are stin raging in all parts of this and
surrounding counties. Several farm
buildings in the bottoms have been
been burned. No rain of any conse-
duence has fallen for five months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

Referring 20 the above. we will state that unprin-
c0sd agents have, in order to break saies We have
made Hntruthfully eta ID that they could and would
furnish Wheelock pisnOs. Hence we publish the
above telegram
L. r. HAZARD 4 CO.,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
SPECIAL TEL EGRAM.

MorT HAVEN, n. Y, November q, 1857.
Blessra, II. II. Hazzsrd y Co., Austin, Texas
You sre sole agents for southern half Of Texas,
aud no one can buy our plaaos except through you.
WM. Z WHEELOCR g. Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

Women with pale, coloress faces, who
feel weak and discouraged, will receive
both mental and bodily vigor by using
Carter's Little Liver Pills.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24
DYSPEPSIA,
CONSTIPATION,
SICK HEADACHE.
BILIOUSNESS.

These diseases constitute three-fourths
of the ailments of humanity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

is there 4 positive cure?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-11-24

which was often seen on top of the char
lot in the street professions, was hauled
out Of the flames by his keeper,
. Wm. 6ulkely. As soon as ne
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1887-10-06

West Virginia ay,will,c exceed
any other State in the Union for
grazing purposes, and will yield al
most as much wheat and corn as
any State in the west, although its
uneven surface makes it harder to
cultivate. In addition to our soil,
we have the finest coal fields of any
like area in the world. 1t is the con
temptible idleness and cursed mean
ness that prevents us from taking a
front seat.-k,r.
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Musical.

Ruebush, Kiefler & Co, of Day
ton, Rockingham county, Va, have
forwardedus copies of the Musical
Million, wide-awakc little maya
zine of l6 pages, issued monthly at
the low price of so cents year, with
special premium offers to club raisers.
The above named firm have been
engaged in the music business for
over quarter of a century and their
numerous publications have been
sold by the millions of copies. Ad-
dress them as above for a specimen
copy with particulars.
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Miss Amanda, daughter of A. J.
Wicline, of Monongalia county, was
sitting on a pile of planks and lean
ing against higher pile behind her,
when she felt something pluck or
pull her dress on one side and near
the waist. Looking to see what it
could be, she saw Il large copper
head snake in one of the interstices
between the planks behind her.
Nothing dauated she proceeded to
dispatch the reptile, and then it was
discovered that there was n brood
ofyoung ones. After staying the
old one She pulled down the pile OF
planks and found and killed twenty
young copperheads. They were
all big enough to show fight and
they showed it.-Er.
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Patrick Napier is one of the best
citizens and sharpest politicians in
Wayne county and is a Democrat
from away back. Some of the bows.
who seem to know, say that Pat
can manipulate convention in old
Wayne as he pleases, and that he
stands in with all the big politicians
of the State. About fifteen months
ago Pat was appointed deputy l..
$. Marshal for this district for val
liable services rendered the Demo
cratic party. The position is not n
very enviable one and is usually
given to man with plenty of cour-
age as his duty calls HIM to some OF
the counties where moonshincrs
and tough characters of that stripe
abound in large numbers, and
where y. =. Official is apt to have
lead mine located in his anatomy
ut any moment. We would like to
present the good and classical look
ing features of Mr.. Napier to the
readers of the Times to-day, but.
on account of the non-arrival of his
tin type, are unable to do so. Pat.
whose good nature is alone exceeded
by his extreme good looks, has prob
ably as many friends as any other
two men in the business in this
State, and when a Times man saw
him the other day, he was politely
serving a writ of some kind on a
gentleman in the incest kind of style.
He refused for some reason to talk
politics. but informed the reporter
that the District Court would con
vene at Charleston tho first part of
next month.
Met BILLY" Campbell the other
day way up near the Lincoln county
line. lie was on his way 10 Logan
county looking after his fences. Mr.
Charles Miller Of the county seat was
with William. Rumor has il that
Tom Harvey is also IN Logan. Both
arc candidates for Judge Hunt
iH9t0R Times.
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Should any of our readers desire
first-class story paper-one that is
full of the choicest original serials,
rs well as short stories-we advise
them to subscribe for the reliable
Ne1o York Ledger. Terms, So per
annum. Address, ROBERT BONNER,
Corner of William and Spruce
streets, New York.
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notice that some of our people
viii persist in taking with them
their babies to church. y squalling
babe in church is in slight respect,
like good resolution-they should
be carried out.-Er.
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Ccrcdo Market.
\ WOman's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady IN
this county. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstOOd its severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
could not sleep. She bought of US a
bottle Of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking the first dose that she slept
all night and with one bottle has been
mlraculOusly cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz.' Thus write W. g. Ham
uck q Co, Of Shelby, n C.-Get free
trial bottle at any Drug Store. 2
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According to the acts of the Leg
islature of 1887, it is the duty of all
physicians in this State to register
their names and postoffice address
with the Clerk of the county court
in which they reside.
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The West Virginia Methodist
Episcopal church now has an organ.
1t is bright paper the size Of the
ADVANCE and is published weekly
at Buckhannon. Rev. y b. Rohr
boush is editor and Jacob r. Grove
publisher We wish the venture
abundant success.
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Don't shoot a man because he
steals watermelons. n Doddridge
county man tried this on the other
day. He was arrested and is now
out on $4,000. bail to.appear for trial
for assault with intent to kill.
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Pensioners residing in the States
of West Virginia and Virginia have
been notified that on and after No
vember lst all payments of pensions
TO them will be made 10y the United
States Pension Agent at Washing.
ton instead of by the agent at Knox
Vile, Tenn.
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Speaking of the coming Presiden
tial campaign the Cincinnati Com
8lercidl Gazette suggests the fol
lowing ticket:
For President-Simon Cameron
of Pennsylvania.
For Vice Presidcnt-Hannibal
Hamlin, of Maine.
Platform-Give the old men g
chance.
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The annual session of the West
Virginia conference of the Method
list Episcopal church convened at
Parkersburg yesterday.
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Score another for America. The
yacht race between the champion
sailing vessels of America and Scot
land was easily won by the former.